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EPL: Arsenal crush Newcastle; Son double sinks Villa

EPL: Arsenal crush Newcastle; Son double sinks Villa

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Substitute Alexandre Lacazette ended his goal drought as Arsenal secured their first English Premier League win since New Year's Day with a 4-0 victory over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Lacazette had gone nine games in all competitions without a goal before he found the target with a mis-hit shot in the final moments of the game. The win moves Arsenal up to tenth position and will give them hope they can make a late push towards European qualification for next season.

Disasters displaced 5mn in India, the highest in the world

Disasters displaced 5mn in India, the highest in the world

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The displacements were a result of a combination of increasing hazard intensity, high population exposure and high levels of social and economic vulnerability, a report says.

Despite all efforts, farmers are still not interested in growing maize

Despite all efforts, farmers are still not interested in growing maize

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat account for 85 per cent of India's maize production.

Tur dal price on rise yet again

Tur dal price on rise yet again

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

At an average national price of Rs 90 a kg in the retail market, it shows a jump by 20% in the last two months.

Centurion Ronaldo reaches another milestone

Centurion Ronaldo reaches another milestone

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo may be on course for his worst domestic goal haul since 2010 but with two strikes against Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday he became the first player to score 100 goals in UEFA competitions.

'Man of action' Fadnavis steers BJP to victory

'Man of action' Fadnavis steers BJP to victory

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

He is now the first non-Congress chief minister to win a second term in office in the state, seen as a Congress bastion until just five years ago.

India Open: Srikanth seals final spot; Sindhu crashes out

India Open: Srikanth seals final spot; Sindhu crashes out

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Srikanth had entered the finals of Commonwealth Games last year but he failed to reach the summit clash in any BWF superseries or BWF World Tour tournament since his French Open win in October, 2017.

PIX: Record-breaking Messi lifts Barca to big win; Ibrahimovic makes history

PIX: Record-breaking Messi lifts Barca to big win; Ibrahimovic makes history

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho scored two poacher's goals as they beat Manchester United 3-1 in their FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday to set up a last-four clash against Southampton.

Aston Villa lose patience; sack Lambert

Aston Villa lose patience; sack Lambert

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Aston Villa sacked manager Paul Lambert.

Big gap between Modi's 'achievements' and reality

Big gap between Modi's 'achievements' and reality

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Mr Modi must now work to win over the governor as a friend and learn to influence people credibly.

Govt makes crop insurance scheme voluntary for farmers

Govt makes crop insurance scheme voluntary for farmers

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

The government has made its flagship crop insurance schemes voluntary for farmers with existing crop loans or those willing to take new ones, as it seeks to address the concerns raised by farmers' body and states in implementation of these programmes. "The Union Cabinet has approved the revamping of 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)' and 'Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS)' to address the existing challenges in implementation of crop insurance schemes," an official statement said.

'We are confident Pant will do a good job as captain'

'We are confident Pant will do a good job as captain'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'We decided this is the best time to give him the opportunity to lead the team.'

EPL PHOTOS: Salah scores again as Liverpool thrash West Ham

EPL PHOTOS: Salah scores again as Liverpool thrash West Ham

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Mohamed Salah was inevitably on the scoresheet as Liverpool took full advantage of the inactivity of their top-four rivals to thrash West Ham United 4-1 at Anfield and provisionally move into second in the Premier League.

After a long lull, milk prices set to rise by Rs 2-4 a litre

After a long lull, milk prices set to rise by Rs 2-4 a litre

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Prices of milk and derivatives such as cheese, butter, curd and skimmed milk powder were subdued for two years, on a supply surplus.

Investor wealth surges by over Rs 1 lakh cr in bullish market

Investor wealth surges by over Rs 1 lakh cr in bullish market

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The 30-share index ended higher by 481.16 points or 1.91 per cent at 25,626.75 -- its highest closing since January 1.

Govt curtailed work under MGNREGA through WhatsApp chats

Govt curtailed work under MGNREGA through WhatsApp chats

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Instructions from the Union rural development ministry to the state officials on the WhatsApp group show that the chat was also used as an off-record avenue for the Union government to pass instructions, which it could not have done through formal channels, keeping the law in mind.

EPL updates: United's Sanchez doubtful starter against Southampton

EPL updates: United's Sanchez doubtful starter against Southampton

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The injury to the Chile forward, who was left out of the squad for Tuesday's Champions League victory over Young Boys, "will require further investigation to confirm its severity", the club added.

Sports Shorts: Sabalenka upsets Barty, sets up Riske final

Sports Shorts: Sabalenka upsets Barty, sets up Riske final

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Aryna Sabalenka moved one step closer to defending her Wuhan Open crown after dispatching world number one Ash Barty in straight sets with a 7-5 6-4 victory in the semi-final on Friday

Perceived as kingmaker, Kumaraswamy's kingship short-lived

Perceived as kingmaker, Kumaraswamy's kingship short-lived

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Kumaraswamy had proved right the adage that politics is the art of the possible, but the science graduate failed to get his chemistry right in keeping the coalition legislators together to ensure his government's longevity.

Coffee crop could rise 12%

Coffee crop could rise 12%

Rediff.com24 May 2004

Modi's Third Year Blues

Modi's Third Year Blues

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

The classic Third Year or Mid-Term Problem has afflicted all but two prime ministers who have lasted a full term, give or take a few months this way or that, points out T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Store water to better agricultural production: Railway minister

Store water to better agricultural production: Railway minister

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Agriculture is based on natural capital, Suresh Prabhu said.

RBI likely to cut policy rate by 25 basis points in Aug: Bank of America Merrill Lynch

RBI likely to cut policy rate by 25 basis points in Aug: Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Better supply management and check on hoarding should be able to prevent food price spikes

Debt of 195 companies now exceeds market cap

Debt of 195 companies now exceeds market cap

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

These firms owe Rs 13 trillion to lenders and account for 55% of all non-financial corporate debt.

Indian climber dies on Mt. Dhaulagiri in Nepal

Indian climber dies on Mt. Dhaulagiri in Nepal

Rediff.com20 May 2016

A 43-year-old seasoned Indian mountaineer died in the Himalayas after he fell ill while descending Mount Dhaulagiri in Nepal.

Indonesian Open: Sindhu fails to clear final hurdle

Indonesian Open: Sindhu fails to clear final hurdle

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Sindhu went down 15-21, 16-21 to the fourth seed

Tamil Nadu farmers temporarily call off strike after CM's assurance

Tamil Nadu farmers temporarily call off strike after CM's assurance

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

The farmers, who have been staging a protest for the past 41 days demanding a Rs-40,000 crore drought relief package, farm loan waiver and setting up of the Cauvery Management Board by the Centre

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Champions Barcelona moved five points clear at the top of La Liga with a 2-1 win at Getafe, while Real Madrid fell to a 2-0 defeat by Real Sociedad.

How govt plans to double farm income in 5 years

How govt plans to double farm income in 5 years

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

Critics said a 10-plus per cent annual increase in incomes is a tall order, given that between 2002-03 and 2012-13, farm incomes grew yearly by 3.6 per cent.

FA Cup title win has no bearing on future: Wenger

FA Cup title win has no bearing on future: Wenger

Rediff.com28 May 2017

'It would be a bit ridiculous that 20 years depends on one game and that the future of the club depends on one game'

4 ways how Manchester United can save this season...

4 ways how Manchester United can save this season...

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Manchester United need to win trophy to save season, says Wayne Rooney.

Mohun Bagan clinch maiden I-League title

Mohun Bagan clinch maiden I-League title

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan clinched their maiden I-League title in 13 years after managing a 1-1 draw against defending champions Bengaluru FC at Kanteerva Stadium in Bengaluru.

Water: By the people, of the people, for the people

Water: By the people, of the people, for the people

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Six villages in Maharashtra that are within the drought affected area have remained water secure even in an extremely bad year.

From castle ruins to cable cars, these pictures will get you high!

From castle ruins to cable cars, these pictures will get you high!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Coronavirus and the lockdown bringing you down? We assure you the next 20 images will take you to heights you have never experienced before. These are the entries to a contest called #Aerial2020 run by photo app Agora. It asked photographers around the globe to send in their best bird's-eye shots. In total, 9,018 photos were submitted, with the competition judges whittling them down to 50 finalists. Scroll down to feast your eyes on the amazing shots and the winning image is the first one.

PIX: Man City crush Liverpool, extend lead at the top

PIX: Man City crush Liverpool, extend lead at the top

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Tottenham moved up to seventh place with 36 points from 22 games

HC demands MCA response over extra water usage for additional IPL ties

HC demands MCA response over extra water usage for additional IPL ties

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The MCA stadium at Gahunje in Pune will host the remaining six 'home' matches of IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after these were shifted from the southern city following protests over the Cauvery water-sharing issue in the Tamil Nadu capital.

5 Reasons why Arsenal's EPL title chances are fading...

5 Reasons why Arsenal's EPL title chances are fading...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

A dispirited Arsene Wenger lamented his team's recent goal drought as Arsenal.

Loan moratorium: Who will pay interest?

Loan moratorium: Who will pay interest?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

If banks cannot charge interest from borrowers during the moratorium, who will bear that cost? Should the depositors subsidise the borrowers by foregoing interest on deposits? In that case, we will turn banking on its head! notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.